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Queen Elizabeth II's Centenary Celebrated

Queen Elizabeth II's Centenary Celebrated

The day's events included the unveiling of new memorial designs and a glass bridge dedicated to the late monarch's 70-year reign.

The Princess of Wales made a poignant tribute by wearing the Queen's treasured pearl jewelry during a visit to the British Museum.

King Charles released a heartfelt video message, stating that his 'darling mama' would have been troubled by the current state of the world but believed that goodness would prevail.

A new exhibition showcasing the Queen's fashion through the decades also opened to the public in London.

Elizabeth II
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022
Charles III
King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms since 2022 (born 1948)
Buckingham Palace
Official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
Catherine, Princess of Wales
Member of the British Royal Family and princess of Wales since 2022
British Museum
National museum in London, United Kingdom